About 'FoxMoon.co.uk'FoxMoon.co.uk is owned and run by Matthew Martin, a freelance artist from North Wales, UK. Matt has been drawing since he could hold a pencil and his primary subject matter has always been wildlife and fantasy. He has been taking private commissions since 2003, and continues to do so. He attends mind, body and spirit fairs and art conventions whenever he can in order to sell and promote his work. Working in many mediums, Matt's favourite remains watercolour, digital art and markers. He is always trying new mediums and aims to become efficient in all of them. Matt also sells his work on various websites including Ebay and Etsy.

What's in a name? FoxMoon (狐月) refers to various elements of the Japanese God/dess Inari, which is the patron god and protector of Matt. Inari is a Shinto deity whose attributes lie in fertility, prosperity, commerce and trade, and rice. She is often shown in the form of a fox, but can also be represented as a God, Goddess, Dragon and others. She is also a kami of luck, transformation, change and of crossing boundaries. Inari's main symbols are the wheat sheaf, the fox and the wish-fulfilling jewel. Matt has been working with Inari since early 2005, and continues to hold an altar for her in his home to this day.

You can find more information on Inari on Matt's spiritual blog here. Although Matt's patron deity belongs to the Shinto path, Matt follows a generalized pagan path incorporating Wiccan, Shamanistic and Kermetic influences into his practices.

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